Serving 597 students in grades 7-8, Carmenita Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmenita Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carmenita Middle School's student population of 597 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmenita Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmenita Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
55%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmenita Middle School's ranking?
Carmenita Middle School is ranked #3 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carmenita Middle School often compared to?
Carmenita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney (Gretchen) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmenita Middle School?
597 students attend Carmenita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carmenita Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmenita Middle School?
Carmenita Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmenita Middle School offer ?
Carmenita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carmenita Middle School part of?
Carmenita Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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